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Killer Whale Facts and Information

Killer Whale Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Also, the conservation efforts made to preserve Killer Whales and the relationship of Killer Whales with humans.
Killer Whale Facts

Killer whales, also known as Orcas, are impressive creatures that get a great deal of attention from marine scientists, as well as the rest of the people
Killer Whale Information

Killer Whale information, feeding, habitat, reproduction, anatomy, evolution, social structure and Orca communication

What do Killer Whales Eat

Just as we are at the top of the food chain on the planet, Orcas are at the top of the food chain in the ocean. Each Orca eats over 500 pounds of food each and every day
Killer Whale Habitat and Distribution

You will find them in the colder waters close to the Artic region. You will also find others enjoying the warmer waters in the tropical locations.
Killer Whale Reproduction

Reproduction takes place late in life for Killer Whales. The females aren’t mature until they are approximately 15 years of age.
Killer Whale Anatomy

All Killer Whales are black and white. The top part of them are black with some white marks here and there. The size and shape of them varies by individual.
Killer Whale Evolution

More than 50 million years ago, the Killer Whale likely was a land animal. That is a very different picture than the one we see today when we view this amazing creature that only lives in the water
Killer Whale Social Structure

Research also shows that the diet of a Killer Whale significantly impacts how it will socialize
Killer Whale Communication

The communication methods of the Killer Whale are interesting, at least what we do know about them.

Humans and Killer Whales

Killer whale Relationship with humans like research, orcas in cpativity and killer whales in culture

Killer Whale Research

Over the years, several different organizations, both public and private, have been doing ongoing Orca research
Killer Whales in Captivity

However, all scientists agree that both male and female Orcas held in captivity don't live much more than twenty years
Killer Whales in Culture

One of the best family films out there with Killer Whales portrayed in it is called Free Willy. It was released in 1993 and covers one of them in captivity that should be returned to the wild

Killer Whales Endangered

The Killer Whale has declined in overall numbers due to the environment and human actions. Right now they aren’t considered to be an endangered species
Killer Whales and Global Warming

Killer Whales are drastically affected by climate change. It certainly changes their natural habitat for those that live in the colder areas around the Antarctic region
Killer Whale Pictures

killer whale photographies and pictures
Killer Whale Videos

Killer whale videos and footage

Killer Whales Hunting Sea Lions

Impressive video of Killer whales hunting sea lions
Killer Whale attacking a Great White Shark

Killer whale attacking and killing a great white shark